Sanai Thompson
East Longmeadow,MA
Summary
Dedicated and motivated 17-year-old student with a strong passion for balancing academic excellence with meaningful extracurricular involvement and community service. Committed to maintaining organization and striving for personal growth across all subjects while consistently seeking opportunities for improvement. Proactive learner who embraces challenges and values contributing positively to both school and the wider community.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Group Leader
Springfield Jewish Community Center
Springfield, MA
08.2025 - Current
- Monitor young elementary school students in after-school activities
- Organized arts and crafts activities, helped with homework, and created social connections
- Supported staff with clean up and organization
- Communicated with parents during daily sign out, maintaining safe pickup
Teacher's Aide
Springfield Jewish Community Center
Springfield, MA
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Supervised infant and children alongside certified teachers, ensured a safe a positive daycare environment
- Assisted with daily routines, educational play, and care of children in a daycare classroom
Camp Counselor
Boys and Girls Club Family Center
Springfield, MA
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Also employed during 06/2023 - 08/2023
- Supervised children ages 6-11, ensuring safety on field trips, fostering a fun environment
- Led engaging activities, enhancing children’s social skills and teamwork.
- Distributed snacks efficiently, while maintaining a positive atmosphere
- Managed group dynamics, resolving conflicts and promoting cooperation.
- Contributed to a supportive camp experience, possibly impacting children’s development
Education
High School Diploma -
East Longmeadow High School
East Longmeadow, MA06.2026
Skills
- Soccer: 13 years of participation, practiced daily, dominated as an outside midfielder, led as the top sprinter on the team, and helped develop team goals
- Track & Field (4 years): Competed in sprint events and relays; demonstrated endurance and time management; served as team leader and mentored underclassmen; named 1st/2nd Team All-Western Mass (2023, 2024,2025); recipient of the Frank Dutile Award (2025), and set school record in girls 300 meter 2025
- Western Mass Jack and Jill Chapter: Working toward fostering unity among our black youth through community service events, mentorship, demonstrate leadership, and empower pride and identity
- Serve as current teen chapter vice president and previously served as chapter secretary
- 148 community service hours total
Sports:
Community Involvement:
Volunteer Work:
- Help with food deliveries at Open Pantry for over 8 years through the holidays
- Assisted school events such as selling tickets to school concerts, setting up for fundraisers and monitoring children during PTO meetings at the elementary
- Through Jack and Jill of America Inc, we collaborated with numerous Springfield nonprofits to give back to the community
- Helped with encouraging voter registrations for the youth, gave school supplies and kids books during stone soul, help out during various other community events
- Boy and Girls Club Family Center Volunteered at numerous family and social events, gained 50 community service hours by the end of the summer (2023)
- Alto Saxophone: Actively playing for 7 years, currently in the Jazz ensemble
- Rehearsing and performing at school concerts, pep rallies, and community events, strengthened my ensemble skill, and performed solo pieces
Musical Instrument:
Certification
- CPR Certified: Trained in emergency procedures to provide life saving assistance if needed
- Stop the Bleed - Certified
LANGUAGES
English
Timeline
Group Leader
Springfield Jewish Community Center
08.2025 - Current
Teacher's Aide
Springfield Jewish Community Center
07.2025 - 08.2025
Camp Counselor
Boys and Girls Club Family Center
06.2024 - 08.2024
High School Diploma -
East Longmeadow High School